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SPRINGFIELD – Every day, thousands of young people in Lane County encounter significant obstacles that hinder their ability to complete their education, secure employment, or transition smoothly into adulthood. According to recent data, nearly 35% of the youth in the area experience poverty, while 32%…

Lane County Youth Services is preparing for its 16th Annual Community Holiday Meal on Dec. 3. The event, open to everyone, will feature a free meal, raffle tickets for prizes, and food boxes available for attendees to take home. “The holiday meal is one of…

COTTAGE GROVE – On Oct. 7 Weyerhaeuser announced its donation of 38 acres of land in Disston to Row River Fire Response (RRFR). The donation comes “as part of the company’s commitment to supporting the health and safety of its operating communities,” said Alison Sabella,…

Spending by international travelers in Oregon this summer has sharply declined, with a 21% decrease in July compared to July 2024, according to an analysis of Visa card spending conducted for Travel Oregon, as reported in late September by Khushboo Rathore of the Oregon Journalism…

According to the National Federation of Independent Business, supply chain and inflation issues stood out as a key problem in the report. 14% of owners reported that inflation was their single most important problem in operating their business (higher input costs), up 3 points from…

SPRINGFIELD – A wide dynamic range of public commenters addressed the Springfield City Council on Monday, with all eight speakers opposing the recent installation of Flock security cameras around town, emphasizing a tension between the desire for enhanced safety and the need to protect individual…

COTTAGE GROVE – Excavators, asphalt pavers, signs, and other construction equipment and materials have been scattered through downtown Cottage Grove since early this year. With an end in sight, the downtown revitalization project is expected to be completed by the end of the year. “We’re…